Albuterol Sulfate

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The molecular weight of albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution) is 576.7 and the empirical formula
is (C13 H21 NO3)2 •H2
SO4. Albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution) is a white crystalline powder, soluble in
water and slightly soluble in ethanol. The World Health Organization recommended
name for albuterol is salbutamol.

Albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution) inhalation solution is supplied in two strengths in unit
dose vials. Each unit dose vial contains either 0.75 mg of albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution)
(equivalent to 0.63 mg of albuterol) or 1.50 mg of albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution) (equivalent
to 1.25 mg of albuterol) with sodium chloride and sulfuric acid in a 3-mL isotonic,
sterile, aqueous solution. Sodium chloride is added to adjust isotonicity of
the solution and sulfuric acid is added to adjust pH of the solution to 4.0
(see HOW SUPPLIED).

Albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution) inhalation solution does not require dilution prior to administration
by nebulization. For albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution) inhalation solution, like all other nebulized
treatments, the amount delivered to the lungs will depend on patient factors,
the jet nebulizer utilized, and compressor performance. Using the Pari LC Plus™
nebulizer (with face mask or mouthpiece) connected to a Pari PRONEB™ compressor,
under in vitro conditions, the mean delivered dose from the mouth piece
(% nominal dose) was approximately 43% of albuterol (1.25 mg strength) and 39%
of albuterol (0.63 mg strength) at a mean flow rate of 3.6 L/min. The mean nebulization
time was 15 minutes or less. Albuterol sulfate (albuterol sulfate inhalation solution) inhalation solution should be
administered from a jet nebulizer at an adequate flow rate, via a mouthpiece
or face mask (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

What are the possible side effects of albuterol inhalation?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing), especially after starting a new canister of this medicine;